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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb-Apr
2026
Onview: M(other) Tongues
All Day
2/2–4/18
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Art Gallery - Central
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Art,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
M(other) Tongues brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration, displacement, and cultural inheritance.
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind
9:30am–11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch:
La Jolla/Riford Library
Room:
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Accessibility,
Cultural Appreciation,
Wellness
Event Details:
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being. These gen
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging
9:30am–2:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch:
La Jolla/Riford Library
Room:
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Art,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon
10:00am–12:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers. Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Bollywood and Semi-Classical Dance Fitness for Adults
10:00am–11:00am
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts,
Wellness
Event Details:
Get ready to dance and experience the joy of Bollywood! What to Expect:
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
North Clairemont Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Stay & Play Storytime
10:00am–11:00am
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch:
North Clairemont Library
Room:
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Accessibility,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
Literature,
Performing Arts,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm
10:00am–2:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers. Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Mandarin Chinese Storytime
10:00am–11:00am
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
Literature
Event Details:
Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime and Craft
10:30am–11:30am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Library Branch:
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room:
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Program Type:
Art,
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
En Español,
Literature
Event Details:
Join Ms. Isabel and Mr. Jeff for stories read in both Spanish and English, with a fun and simple craft to follow.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
French Conversation Group
10:30am–11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch:
La Jolla/Riford Library
Room:
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group:
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. For native and non-native speakers of all ages.
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library: Ramadan Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
Literature
Event Details:
Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs about Ramadan. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
City Heights/Weingart Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Villa Musica - Music Classes
11:30am–1:15pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch:
City Heights/Weingart Library
Room:
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Art,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica! 15 Week Spring Session January 18, 2026-May 16, 2026 (No classes during Spring Break March 29-April 11, 2026)
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Pokemon Trading Card Game Hangout
11:00am–1:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
San Ysidro Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Lunar New Year Lion Dancers
1:30pm–2:00pm
San Ysidro Library
Library Branch:
San Ysidro Library
Room:
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Featured,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Want prosperity in 2026? How about good luck? Then come and enjoy this wildly spectacular Lunar New Year Lion Dance performed by the GDPT Chanh Kien Lion Dancers!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Lunar New Year Performance with Asian Story Theater: The Great Horse of Mongolia
1:00pm–2:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch:
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room:
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Join us for a Lunar New Year theatrical performance presented by The Asian Story Theater! Celebrate the Year of the Horse with us!
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
All Ages,
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
North Clairemont Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Lunar New Year Celebration
1:00pm–2:30pm
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch:
North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
All Ages,
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Featured,
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Horse!Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dancers Saturday, February 21• 1:00-2:30 p.m.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
All Ages,
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Outreach
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Lunar New Year Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages,
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Featured,
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Horse!Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dancers Saturday, February 21• 1:00-2:00 p.m.
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Creative Collective: Bags
2:30pm–4:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center - Central
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Art,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Creative Collective promotes wellness and enrichment through art-making experiences. Join our open-ended art-making program where you are free to be creative and expressive with many different forms of art!
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Logan Heights Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Cochineal & Natural Dyes
2:00pm–3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch:
Logan Heights Library
Room:
LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
DiscoverU,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
North University Community Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Festival of Colors
2:00pm–4:00pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch:
North University Community Library
Room:
NU - Patio - North University
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Join us to celebrate Holi also known as the "Festival of Colors," by enjoying crafts, music, and fun activities at the North University Community Library Children's Patio.
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Elementary School Age
City Heights/Weingart Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Villa Musica - Violin Classes
3:30pm–5:30pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch:
City Heights/Weingart Library
Room:
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Art,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Violin classes with Villa Musica! String FUNdamentals: Beginning Violin, ages 5-7, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm String Play: Beginning Violin, ages 8-12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Central Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Chinese New Year Craft!
3:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) - Central
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Art,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a special decorative craft! It's the Year of the Horse and we'll be making a hanging decoration for good luck to commemorate this special celebration!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
All Ages,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Blacktronika
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central
Age Group:
All Ages,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Featured,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
UCSD Professor and 30+yr music producer, King Br
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
North Park Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Lunar New Year Lion Dancers
4:00pm–5:00pm
North Park Library
Library Branch:
North Park Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Featured,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Come celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Enjoy an amazing traditional Lion Dance performance with stunts and music by GDPT Chanh Kien!
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
North University Community Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
English Corner - English Conversation
4:30pm–5:30pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch:
North University Community Library
Room:
NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
City Heights/Weingart Library
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Celebrate Black History: Create Your Own Freedom Quilt Square
4:00pm–5:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch:
City Heights/Weingart Library
Room:
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Art,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Join us for a special program during our weekly Science Explorers Club.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Adult Crafts - Chinese Zodiac Flower Pots
4:00pm–5:00pm
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Library Branch:
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room:
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group:
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Art,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Registration is required and will open on January 21 at 12:00 PM. Space is limited, early sign-up is encouraged.
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
San Ysidro Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Pajama Signing Storytime!
6:00pm–6:30pm
San Ysidro Library
Library Branch:
San Ysidro Library
Room:
SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
Literature,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Join us for pajama storytime featuring sign language basics to foster early literacy skills with Miss Jennifer from Signs at Play, now on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @6pm.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group
6:30pm–7:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.
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